The reporter states that about 3.5 years after the implantation of his left hip system, he began having the same symptoms from prior to the surgery.The pt reported symptoms of extreme pain as well as ambulation difficulties describing himself as "unable to walk a city block" due to the pain he is experiencing.The reporter then goes on state that he had not even been tested for metal allergy prior to implantation.The reporter states that he obtained a second opinion on his potential allergy only to find that he has an allergy to nickel as well as vanadium.
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